The dog that licks ashes, trust not with meale.

The dog that licks ashes, trust not with meale.

If things were to be done twice, all would be wise.

If things were to be done twice, all would be wise.

Learne weeping, and thou shalt laugh gayning.

Learne weeping, and thou shalt laugh gayning.

There be three things which are too wonderful for me, yea, four
which I know not:
The way read more

There be three things which are too wonderful for me, yea, four
which I know not:
The way of an eagle in the air; the way of a serpent upon a rock;
the way of a ship in the midst of the sea; and the way of a man
with a maid.

A soft answer turneth away wrath.

A soft answer turneth away wrath.

Hee that knowes what may bee gained in a day never steales.

Hee that knowes what may bee gained in a day never steales.

I would have thee gone,
And yet no further than a wanton's bird,
Who lets it hop read more

I would have thee gone,
And yet no further than a wanton's bird,
Who lets it hop a little from her hand,
Like a poor prisoner in his twisted gyves,
And with a silk thread plucks it back again.

To make a commencement requires a mental effort.

To make a commencement requires a mental effort.

Humble Hearts have humble desires.

Humble Hearts have humble desires.